What Roman Prostitutes Actually Did All Day Long and more
Welcome back to Bartholomew The Boring — the sleepiest corner of the internet 😴 Tonight’s story takes us into the backstreets of ancient Rome, where we quietly explore the everyday lives of Roman prostitutes — far beyond the myths and into the mundane. From bathhouse routines and legal restrictions to street life, slang, and societal stigma, this sleep story blends deep historical detail with calm narration to help you drift off gently. No judgment, no drama — just soft firelight, quiet facts, and ancient Roman reality. 📖 Topics Covered Tonight – How Roman prostitutes actually lived and worked – Daily routines, customers, and coin purses – Where they operated: taverns, brothels, and behind-the-scenes in elite villas – Roman laws and morality around sex work – The strange reality of status, freedom, and survival in ancient Rome – Boring... but fascinating ⏰ Timestamps: 0:00 – Introduction: A Brothel Wakes in Ancient Pompeii 23:01 – Waiting by the Door for Strangers 37:04 – The Roman Tax on Sex Work 01:19:51 – Infections, Itches, and Questionable Cures 02:00:28 – Hopes of Freedom, Rarely Fulfilled 🔔 Subscribe for new sleepy history every few nights 🎧 Best enjoyed with headphones and dim light 📩 For collaborations or business inquiries: [email protected] Too boring to stay awake. Too fascinating to ignore. #RomanHistory #SleepyHistory #AncientRome #BartholomewTheBoring #HistoricalSleepStory #SleepAid #BoringHistory #LupanarLore #HistoryForSleep
